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VA home loan benefits in 2017 are open to eligible active duty, Guard/Reserve members, military retirees, and many others. Do you know whether you are eligible to apply for a VA home loan? The Department of Veterans Affairs official site…

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the VA loan guaranty limits for 2017. The VA loan limits are updated yearly, but in the past have been amended as-needed based on legislation or other changes to the federal laws and…

If you are planning on a VA mortgage loan in 2017, you may wonder about VA loan limits and how they might affect your transaction. What is the maximum amount you can borrow with a VA mortgage? That depends on…

The VA loan benefit includes the ability to purchase a home with no money down. This is one of the most important aspects of your VA mortgage loan benefits and can save you thousands up front when purchasing. Yet some…

Applying for any line of credit can be stressful, but if you know what your lender is looking for from your VA home loan or refinance loan application, you will have a much easier time preparing for the loan. In…

The VA loan benefit was created to help active duty, National Guard, Reservists, retired or separated military personnel get affordable home loans. Your basic eligibility for this military benefit depends on the length of your military service, the nature of…

When Hurricane Matthew affected homeowners, the Department of Veterans Affairs reminded VA borrowers that mortgage relief may be available. Loan forbearance, late charge waivers, foreclosure forbearance, and other remedies are commonly offered to VA borrowers affected by a natural disaster.…

There are a variety of fees and expenses you will need to budget and save up for when planning your VA home loan. Those fees include appraisals, pest inspection fees, flood zone determination fees (where they apply), the VA loan…

The VA loan program offers a benefit to qualifying service members who have served the required minimum time in uniform. But unlike other types of VA benefits, getting a VA home loan isn’t a matter of just meeting that minimum…

VA home loans permit the seller to contribute towards a borrower’s closing costs or provide other incentives to purchase a particular home. Such incentives can be a powerful negotiating tool when trying to decide whether or not to purchase a…